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Repurposed vintage books fashioned into oneofa kind purses. Making a journal out of one of these vintage purses helps to justify my collection. Glue side pieces to the book cover, one side at a time. Actually, i have no idea if anyone says that, but novel creations is giving those of us with a fondness for literature the opportunity to accessorize. Vintage petit point victorian pocket book purse victorian. Twelve south bookbook for macbook vintage leather book. Here is a quick tutorial showing the steps i use when creating my small vintage book covers. Create the side panels of the purse by tracing the edge of the slightly opened book cover as shown above. Choose from your favorite author, artistillustrated cover or art nouveau design.
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